The Journey Continues Season 5, Episode 17 "One to Live, One to Give"

Mike Crowley has spent his career leading nonprofit organizations, but at 60 years old, he made a deeply personal decision that went beyond leadership. After visiting dialysis clinics and witnessing firsthand the daily reality of kidney failure, he chose to become a living kidney donor to someone he had never met.

In this episode, Mike shares what sparked that decision, what the donation process actually looks like, and how one act of generosity can create a ripple effect through paired kidney exchange. He opens up about the emotional journey, the recovery process, and the life-changing impact of the voucher program. Hear how one visit turned into a mission.

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The Journey Continues is recorded and produced by Rivet and brought to you by the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois and Donate Life Illinois.